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Description:

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide support to the Space Launch System (SLS) Stages Element for Core Stage manufacturing and operations at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MA) and Kennedy Space Center (KSC), as well as support Artemis pre-flight and post-flight performance assessments and issue resolution. The engineer will work closely with Stage’s Core Stage Manager, End Item Owners, Manufacturing and Production Manager, Stage’s Chief Engineer, and the Safety and Mission Assurance team.

This position will provide expertise in the design development, qualification, production, and flight of the Core Stage, ensuring the integration of technical, schedule, and safety elements that support critical Program milestones.

Support includes participation in integration teams, resolution of pre-and post-flight issues, planning and factory flow optimization, and contract technical evaluations. The role involves extensive coordination with contractors, other NASA centers, and key stakeholders across the SLS program.

Responsibilities:

Systems Engineering and Integration technical support includes:

• Leading coordination and planning of manufacturing, production, and integration of the Core Stage through the final assembly test and checkout process.
  
  
• Supporting Human-in-the-Loop studies and pre/post-flight assessment to inform design trades for future vehicle configurations.
  
  
• Supporting contract modifications, technical directives, and contractor performance evaluations.
  
  
• Participating in and supporting resolution of critical design problems and development of technical recommendations for vehicle design and operations.
  
  
• Supporting SLS Level II activities including Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Core Stage verification objectives, and certification reviews.
  
  
• Providing input to schedules tracking tools, and risk assessments to support planning and baseline control.
  
  
• Representing the Stages Element in internal and external meetings and across government and contractor interfaces.
  
  
• Supporting lessons learned integration into Core Stage processes and aiding in optimization of manufacturing flows.
  
  

Qualifications:

A degree in Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 19 years of experience; Masters with at least 23 years of experience, or a BS with at least 25 years of experience.

The following skills/experience are required:

• Experience in process engineering, scheduling, planning, risk identification and mitigation, and general manufacturing operations.
  
  
• Experience in systems engineering and systems integration with a focus on design and manufacturing processes.
  
  
• Ability to compile and present technical issues.
  
  
• Experience collaborating with contractors and leading or supporting technical teams.
  
  
• Ability to work in a leadership role supporting government interest and maintaining strict communication protocols.
  
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

The following skills/experience are highly desired:

• Experience in development program through design, build, qualification, and delivery.
  
  
• Familiarity with NASA MSFC plans, processes, procedures, and requirements. Knowledge of the NASA Systems Engineering Management Plan.
  
  
• Knowledge of the SLS Program and Core Stage interfaces.
  
  
• Experience supporting NASA launch vehicle elements and flight applications.
  
  
• Proficiency in developing and delivering technical briefings supporting critical decisions.
  
  
• Experience supporting root-cause analysis and corrective actions in aerospace manufacturing.
  
  

Essential Functions

Work Experience

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (10%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time(100%)

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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